SWEDE-AMERICAN PURPLE TOP-RUTABAGA
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SWEDE-AMERICAN PURPLE TOP-RUTABAGA was introduced before 1920 & was renamed American Purple Top a 10 - 20 years later. Purple Top Yellow is the original name & I will be using it in future. This swede produces large, round, yellow roots with a purple crown. Fine-flavored flesh is firm, sweet & turns orange when cooked. Superb quality traditional swede, will do & taste better in cooler areas. This easy to grow variety matures in approx 90 days. Self-sows freely. Always expects moist soil & is attractive to bees & butterflies. A vegetable that is great for winter storage. Swedes are related to turnips, created by a natural cross between cabbage & turnip. Compared to turnips, swedes grow larger, thanks to their cabbage heritage & require a few weeks longer to mature.
Sow the seed thinly, lightly cover with a little soil. The seedlings will take about 10 days to emerge. Thin the seedlings out to about 25cm apart. Keep them well-watered & well weeded and you should have no problems.
SKU: SWPTR
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| Plant Height | 30 - 45 cm (1 - 1.5 feet) |
|---|---|
| Season of Interest | Late summer to Autumn |
| Temperature Range | 15 - 24°C (59 - 75°F) |
| Determinate / Indeterminate | Determinate |
| Annual / Perennial / Biennial | Biennial |
| Frost Hardy / Tender | Frost Hardy |
| Full Sun / Part Sun / Shade | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Sow direct |
| Seed Preparation | No special preparation required |
| Sowing Depth | 1 cm (0.4 inches) |
| Plant Spacing | 15 - 20 cm (6 - 8 inches) |
| Row Spacing | 45 - 60 cm (18 - 24 inches) |
| Watering | Moderate, keep soil consistently moist |
| Good Companion Plants | Corn, Beans, Marigolds |
| Bad Companion Plants | Potatoes |
| Pests | Squash vine borers, Aphids |
| Diseases | Powdery mildew, Bacterial wilt |
SWEDE-AMERICAN PURPLE TOP-RUTABAGA
$3.50
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